Author: Mike Shubic

Mike Shubic is a seasoned road trip travel video blogger, traversing the byways of the world looking for those hidden gems of the road. From unique destinations, unexpected discoveries, creative cuisine, intriguing inns to exciting attractions…the road is his page. The experiences are his ink. And every 300 miles, a new chapter begins. Whether you live vicariously or by example, Mike will do the exploring so you can have an adventure.

You NeedBe Goin’ to WeeBee’s in Bozeman

You NeedBe Goin' to WeeBee’s in Bozeman

Today’s restaurant landscape is made up of a sea of franchise concepts, which might be great for consistency, but not for creative uniqueness.  I will admit, there are a number of franchise eateries I enjoy out there, but there just isn’t anything more enjoyable than a first-rate local restaurant. While...

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Outstanding Meal at Palm Court

Outstanding Meal at Palm Court

Last night we enjoyed a spectacular meal at the Palm Court, which is the restaurant located inside the Davenport Hotel.  The first course was a delicious fresh berry and mixed green salad (substituted blue cheese for goat) with a poppy-seed dressing.  I couldn't believe how full of flavor the berries...

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Catastrophe Averted, but Repercussions Loom

Yesterday was a white-knuckled, extremely stressful day on Mike’s Road Trip. I was driving from Bozeman, MT to Spokane, WA with my good friend Rhonda.  The weather was cold and inclement at times and the road conditions were treacherous.  I learned a valuable lesson this day…NEVER use your cruise control...

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Colette’s Bed and Breakfast, an Outstanding Choice

I've stayed in a great deal of bed and breakfasts (most of which have been extremely nice), however from time to time one stands above the rest.  Colette's Bed and Breakfast located in Port Angeles, WA is one of those places that excel in every category...location, accommodations, grounds, service and...

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What is ‘the ONE thing?’

"the ONE thing™" is where the public chimes-in to tell my followers and me what makes their community, local restaurant, B&B, tourist attraction, etc. unique, special and/or interesting. Each week I will launch a few "ONE thing" topics for readers to comment, then vote on.  For example, "What is the...

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Fun Foraging at Fort Flagler

Part of the Harbor Defense of Puget Sound, Fort Flagler, along with Fort Worden and Fort Casey once guarded the entrance to Puget Sound. These posts, established in the late 1890s, became the first line of defense to prevent a hostile fleet from reaching the Bremerton Naval Yard and the...

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Marymere Falls, A Jewel in the Pacific Northwest

Marymere-Falls

Located near Lake Crescent Lodge, along the northern border of the Olympic National Park, Marymere Falls is a popular hike among visitors.  Steep mountain ridges rise up around the area making the hike quite picturesque.  It isn’t the highest or most dramatic waterfall I’ve ever seen, but certainly worth the...

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Exploring Cleveland Dam in North Vancouver

The Cleveland Dam Recreation area is one of the few "free" things you can do in the Vancouver area, even the parking is free.   A large grassy park with picnic tables, views of the Capilano lake and river, lots of wondrous hiking trails and a salmon hatchery all await you....

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A Trek Through the Sol Duc Rainforest

Located on the western side of the Olympic National Park, Sol Duc is believed to be an Indian term meaning sparkling water—which is appropriate for an area so abundant with crystal-clear H2O. For over 100 years people have been flocking to the Sol Duc Hot Springs for pleasure and health...

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Poulsbo, WA is Known as “Little Norway”

Downtown Poulsbo, WA located in Kitsap County is known as "Little Norway," as it was settled in the late 1800s by Norwegian loggers, farmers and fishermen. When you stroll down Front Street you'll see dozens of quaint and colorful shops offering everything from Scandinavian gifts to fine art, fashions, antiques...

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Lodging Expectations

Lodging proprietors and Innkeepers, this is the coverage you can expect when Mike's Road Trip features your establishment. If you are a Bed and Breakfast or boutique lodging facility with an aire of panache, we want to hear from you.  Mike’s Road Trip offers several media exposure options for little...

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Visiting Port Gamble, Washington

Port Gamble is a darling little town located on the shores of the scenic Hood Canal. I understand Port Gamble to be owned by one entity, the Port Gamble Mill, which is the only company-owned  town left in the Puget Sound area—all the homes and businesses are leased to its...

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